Nursing homes in Carmel, IN

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Carmel, part of the Hamilton area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Carmel, Indiana, have access to 8 nursing homes located throughout Hamilton County, serving the 46032 and 46033 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. The Barrington of Carmel, operated by BHI Senior Living, currently stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, maintaining a prestigious 5-star rating based on federal quality metrics.

Homes
8
Avg overall
3.3★
+0.2 vs national
Avg staffing
2.6★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.3★ · 8 homes
5
1 (13%)
4
3 (38%)
3
2 (25%)
2
1 (13%)
1
1 (13%)

Provider mix in Carmel

8 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Carmel

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 2 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 4 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Carmel

  1. 1
    BARRINGTON OF CARMEL, THE
    BHI SENIOR LIVING · Small
    5.0
  2. 2
    BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER
    COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    RETREAT AT THE STRATFORD, THE
    SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small
    4.0
  4. 4
    RESTORACY OF CARMEL
    MAJOR HOSPITAL · Medium
    4.0
  5. 5
    MAJESTIC CARE OF CARMEL
    MAJESTIC CARE · Medium
    3.0
  6. 6
    WELLBROOKE OF CARMEL
    TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
    3.0
  7. 7
    MCGIVNEY HEALTH CARE CENTER
    WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Small
    2.0
  8. 8
    CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY
    CARDON & ASSOCIATES · Large
    1.0

All homes in Carmel

BARRINGTON OF CARMEL, THE
BHI SENIOR LIVING · Small · Not for Profit
5.05045
BRIDGEWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER
COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large · Government
4.03035
RETREAT AT THE STRATFORD, THE
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small · For Profit
4.04043
RESTORACY OF CARMEL
MAJOR HOSPITAL · Medium · For Profit
4.03035
MAJESTIC CARE OF CARMEL
MAJESTIC CARE · Medium · For Profit
3.03024
WELLBROOKE OF CARMEL
TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit
3.02025
MCGIVNEY HEALTH CARE CENTER
WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Small · Not for Profit
2.03013
CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY
CARDON & ASSOCIATES · Large · Government
1.01023

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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